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Digital strategy and plan

Dalhousie University’s first digital strategy is a people-centric, comprehensive plan for Dal’s digital infrastructure, supporting teaching, learning, research, the student experience, and administrative functions at Dal.

Overarching themes

Across all strategic areas, the Digital Strategy will include overarching and integrated themes:

Shared values

Dalhousie’s digital environment will reflect and support our values of inclusiveness, equity, diversity, accessibility, seamlessness, integration, lifelong learning, transparency, sustainability, privacy, security, digital literacy, and community focus.

Integration

Well-integrated and well-supported systems and platforms will enable all users to thrive.

Shared data

Data is an institutional asset, which supports transparent and data-informed decision-making.

Communications and training

Improved communications on governance, systems availability, and training opportunities will increase cooperation and digital competency. 

User-focused

Keeping the user experience simple, accessible, and barrier-free is a guiding principle.

Innovation and creativity

Encourage a culture that supports innovation, creativity, experimentation, and risk-taking.

 

Strategic pillars

The five pillars of the strategy closely align with Dal’s strategic plan, approved by the Board of Governor in June 2021. The Digital Strategy provides foundational digital supports to enable the achievement of the goals in the strategic plan.

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The Digital Strategy was developed through an extensive consultation process with the Dalhousie community and addresses a wide variety of gaps and priorities.

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